Alum and Filmmaker Fulfills a Promise of Impact for Media Studies Students at UNCG
Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker and producer Changhee Chun fortifies media studies with strategic initiatives to enhance student experience
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UNCG Dissertation on American Medicine Wins Southern Historical Association Prize
The distinction places Parker and the university’s graduate history program among the strongest in the nation.
Spartan Entrepreneurs: Yvette Gadson ’20 Turns a Class Project into a Travel Business
“I never imagined that I would even be an entrepreneur. Granted, it’s my side hustle, but I never thought I would be doing something that I love so much,” Gadson says. “I owe it all to my BPS program.”
A Message From Dean Kelly Joyce
It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the start of the fall term. Campus is bustling with faculty, students, and staff. There are also rumors of a person riding a horse on campus. The UNCG energy is wonderful to experience.
CAS Welcomes Michael Watson as Senior Director of Development
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to welcome Michael Watson ’11 as its new Senior Director of Development, effective August 25, 2025.
A proud Spartan and Greensboro native, Watson brings extensive experience in university advancement and a deep personal commitment to the transformative power of public higher education. He returns to the College after previously serving in the development office at UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum.
CAS Welcomes Dorian Thompson as Development Officer
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to welcome Dorian Thompson ’14 as its new Development Officer. A proud UNCG alumna and dedicated Spartan, Thompson holds a B.A. in media studies and brings nearly a decade of experience in fundraising, university advancement, and relationship building in higher education.
Alumna’s Wild Designs Make the North Carolina Zoo Stand Out
Crista McGee, a UNCG Interior Architecture alumna, designs animal habitats at the North Carolina Zoo, focusing on creating spaces that mimic the animals’ natural environments while engaging both the animals and visitors. She oversees exhibit design and maintenance, incorporating behavioral insights and naturalistic elements to enhance animal welfare and public education.
UNCG Communications Alumna Makes Education A Community Effort
An alumna of UNCG’s master’s in communication studies, Dr. Zithobile “Zitty” Nxumalo ’11 is now the president of Guilford Education Alliance, a non-profit for public schools.
Classical Studies Graduate Sets A Shining Example For Daughter
Tiffany Stephens ’24 is a U.S. Army veteran who lost her husband in 2012 while he was on a mission in Afghanistan and was left to raise their young daughter without him. Now, with her G.I. bill, Stephens has just completed her degree in classical studies – setting a shining example for their daughter, Rylee, now a teenager.
Class of 2024: Daniel Araya Dives Into Biology Research
This Friday, May 3, Daniel Araya will join the Class of 2024 in UNC Greensboro’s commencement ceremony. Since his second year, the biology major has conducted biotechnology research in Dr. Ayalew Osena’s lab as a prestigious National Institute of Health (NIH) MARC fellow. His research has been actively supported by the Alice Ashton Bruton Endowment Fund and the MARC program.